The Queen’s funeral is set to be a momentous occasion across the country on Monday, with many anticipating it to be the most-watched event in British history.
A number of public locations across Lincolnshire will have special screenings of the funeral service that are free for the public to attend – including historical landmarks, pubs and cinemas.Lincoln Cathedral The cathedral will open from 8am, three hours ahead of the start of the service, with all welcome to join – but seating in the venue will be limited.An aerial view of Lincoln Castle and surrounding castle walls. | Photo: Historic England
People are allowed to bring chairs, but gazebos, tents or other temporary structures are not permitted on the day.Vue Cinemas across the country have announced they will cancel movie schedules on Monday out of respect for Her Majesty the Queen – opting instead to screen the state funeral free of charge.
National pub retailer and brewer Greene King has announced its intention to keep sites open on Monday, as well as airing the funeral for residents to watch. The Stonegate Group, operator of over 330 pubs and bars across the country, will keep all venues open on the day of the funeral so that people can watch the service.